On March 5, 2025, Dr. David Rogers, UAB Medicine Chief Wellness Officer and Professor of Surgery, presented at the Department of Surgery Grand Rounds. He talked about “Practical Solutions for Improving Wellness.”
The purpose of this presentation was to learn about the fundamental features of burnout and wellness, and the social forces that account for the present state of the healthcare workforce. In addition, Dr. Rogers outlined some practical solutions for improving workplace wellness.
After the Grand Rounds presentation, Dr. Rogers spent an hour teaching Department of Surgery residents how to identify and use different leadership styles to lead teams during a variety of challenging situations.
Thanks to the work done by Michaela Van Hierden, project manager in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Rogers was able to meet with key well-being leaders from the institution as well as education leaders within the department during his visit.